camera equipment
wanting to get some input on camera equipment for the trail - ✌
Got a little Canon SX 610 HS that weighs 6.5 ounces and takes about 50 pictures before the battery needs recharging.
I should have said video info also in my post
I bought a referbished Nikon 1 AW1 and an ultra-lite tripod for my upcoming adventure: neither was cheap:$1100 total [but then, I used to be in the photo end of things so this was not exorbant for me...]
All the journals and journeys I've read talk about rain, rain, rain: so the camera will still take pictures 45 feet down in the water. I pair that with a waterproof watch so two important functions are covered.
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Just 50 pictures before recharging? Is that with or without flash?Originally Posted by TTT
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Thoreau
I too have one of these but it's been dropped a few too many times. Still works, but there is a big dent in the bottom and the lens cover is gone. Cell phone cameras *CAN* take great pictures, but the often don't. I've had lots of pictures ruined by cell phone camera fails. But for posting sanpshots on-line, they are probably good enough. I like the ability to take better than average pictures and make nice prints but don't want to haul around an SLR. I have shopped some of the enthusiast pocket cameras. This area of the market is growing as the cheap point and shoot cameras have mostly been replaced by cell phones. The really good (read expensive) pocket cameras will have sensors that are larger than a cell phone or cheap P&S camera. Some may be the size of a SLR (most somewhere in between). If I were most concerned with picture quality (and not willing to haul an SLR) I would pay most attention to sensor size, software, and lens quality. However, I think I am getting to the point that I may just stop taking pictures on the trail - unless I'm going someplace new that is particularly photogenic. I might invest in something like a Sony RX100, Canon G9, or Lumix LX100 for that trek to Everest Base Camp.
It also takes videos
iPhone 7 plus. You can check out Craig M - Spielberg videos on YouTube to get an idea of what he was able to do.
Sony rx100 3
thom
This ^^ or a GoPro Hero 5 Session. The session takes some getting used to, but is light, small, and water proof.
I have an old original RX-100. I love it when it works, but it has failed me on the trail more than once due to moisture issues. It has already been sent back for repair once for this issue, but is now well out of warranty. When it works, the images are amazing. It is a superb match-up of sensor and lens.
I just got back from a four day outing on the Grafton Loop with SloGo'en. The camera failed this morning... and is sitting in a bag of rice now, hopefully to sober up some time soon.
I used a Canon PowerShot A1200 (probably outdated now)
12 megapixels, can do short videos, was cheap.
Small, fits in pocket.
Uses 2 AA batteries (never a need for a charger)
Has an optical viewfinder in addition to an LCD screen. The LCD screen can be turned off to save batteries.
Gets a few hundred pictures before needing new batteries.
Pictures were actually nice and sharp.
I imagine most people use their smart phones now, but battery life is a concern.
I've been considering a Canon FDR-X3000: https://www.adorama.com/sofdrx3000.html 4.1 oz.
Or just using my smart phone with a lens kit like this: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...S75ZK036&psc=1
I have drowned two camera in as many years; one really good one that kinda needed replacing anyway so it was a good excuse, and one I just bought last year as a pocket camera but was cheap (drowned in the aptly named "Grave Lake"). I replaced it today and went with something in between a cheap Point and Shoot and my SuperZoom...I like a camera capable of doing HDR even if it's not the same as doing it on a computer...it really makes pictures amazing. I'll be making damned sure this one doesn't end up in the water. It weoghs more than I'd like but I'll deal with a couple extra ozs on my hip belt as it is the only thing on one side.
Grave Lake, where cameras go to die.
It's not...I'll just stay out of the water!!! Ironically the pictures from that cheap drowned camera were worse than the ones from my Galaxy S7!CJ,
I hope you bought a waterproof camera.
Olympus, Pentax, Nikon, etc.
Or a neck strap.
And waterproof cards.
Good luck.
Wayne
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Yup. Although hopefully that's all that dies up there. I'm not missing it since the photos weren't great. I'll be taking better care of the new one!
CJ,
I hope you bought a waterproof camera.
Olympus, Pentax, Nikon, etc.
Or a neck strap.
And waterproof cards.
Good luck.
Wayne
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Camera will get destroyed on the trail. Get something not too expensive like Canon G9x.
I remember the first time I hiked the Grand Canyon and carried a Kodak 110 pocket camera. No bells or whistles, but actually ended up with some great photos. Now I use a Fuji XP75 point and shoot. Still get great shots, and not worried about damage too much as it is waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and freezeproof. AT just over $100.00 it's a nice little camera.
Blackheart
I recently spent the morning photographing documents in the archives and before lunchtime the battery went flat. I'm guessing I captured about 50 pictures with bits of video accidentally thrown in. It's a new camera and I'm still familiarizing myself with it as I'm no camera buff. Recharging it is simple and quick... that I do know for certain.
An example of my happy snaps
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